What We Do

HIAS protects refugees—including women and children, and ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities—whose lives are in danger for being who they are.

Guided by our Jewish values and history, we help refugees rebuild their lives in safety and advocate to ensure that all displaced people are treated with dignity, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or place of birth.

International Aid

Our international programs protect and assist refugees, safeguarding them from violence and providing services such as trauma counseling, art therapy, legal advice, and humanitarian assistance. We work closely with a number of partners, including the US government, UN agencies, and a host of non-governmental organizations.

We assist during the resettlement process by partnering with an affiliate network spanning 30 cities across the U.S. to ensure that the community-based organizations providing refugees with services such as English classes and vocational training have the tools they need to help refugees successfully adapt to life in the United States.